Job Description

My client is a leading, global, technical engineering firm who produce hi spec components for the automotive industry and a position has arisen for a Lead Technician within the maintenance department.

Reporting to: Maintenance Supervisor

The role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing technical support resources and activities within manufacturing and maintenance environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to ensure optimum performance of process equipment and technical assets so that company's, customer and quality requirements are met.

You must demonstrate an ability to lead, motivate and manage team performance and be pro-active in developing your team.

Strong communication skills and cross department cooperation are an essential function of this position.

To maintain and develop documentation & records including technical documents & reports in line with TS16949 requirements

To assist with investigation and troubleshooting of technical problems

To conduct specialist continuous improvement projects as requested.

To liaise with technical specialists such as machine suppliers

Essential Criteria

You must have 5 years technical experience in maintenance, automation, programming, fault finding and product analysis.

Qualified to HNC/HND in (Electronic / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering) and be able to demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative, identify projects and develop systems for continuous improvement.

Desirable criteria

Previous experience as a lead maintenance role in a similar manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

For more information or to discuss in total confidence please contact Patrick Moore on 02890 323333